Programme Director – Network Rail

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Women in Rail
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At Network Rail, we’re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you’re not just part of a team – you’re part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

This role sits within

Supply Chain Operations (SCO)

, which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.

Description

Supply Chain Operations (SCO) has big aspirations for the next five years. Our investments will be centred on our underlying principle of matching Network Rail’s capability and capacity to our customers’ demand.

Some of our spending will be linked to national programmes that span Network Rail as a whole and are delivered under SCO because of our reach across the organisation.

£440 million

investment in our rail fleet and depots

, including replacement of our Stoneblowers and Rail Delivery Trains.

Transform the way we

monitor our infrastructure

– NR operates around 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts, plus thousands of signals, level crossings and stations.

Delivering

Traction Power Centralised Management System (TPCM)

and

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) programme

.

Developing and delivering NR’s commitment to Electric Vehicle roll out and charging infrastructure.

In this role, you will work closely with the Supply Chain Operations Director to lead business transformation programmes which will enable Supply Chain Operations to successfully support each of Network Rail’s routes and regions.

You will have broad experience working in strategic change programmes with substantial budget spend and be able to operate commercially and lead your team to successful outcomes. You will demonstrate your commercial and financial expertise and have great communication skills at all levels.

Key Accountabilities

Own the programme vision and maintain alignment to Network Rail’s strategic direction.

Direct and lead the delivery and implementation of the programme, taking personal accountability for its outcomes.

Manage the programme’s governance arrangements according to appropriate requirements and quality.

Lead the interface with senior stakeholders and deliver effective communications to all stakeholders.

Identify and manage the key strategic risks facing the programme.

Develop and implement the business change strategy and approach for the Route Services Directorate (RSD).

Commission and chair reviews both during the programme and following programme closure to assess alignment with objectives.

Manage and support the Programme and Project Managers.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Extensive experience in a senior management role.

Experience of delivering strategic change programmes covering a budget of over £50m.

Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

Demonstrable knowledge of programme and project management approaches.

Strong commercial focus and financially astute.

Educated to degree level.

Knowledge of the rail industry.

Salary Range:

£116,753 to £138,991 per annum depending on skills and experience.

Hours:

up to 35 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required. Flexible working and job shares can be considered.

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